2006 KIA Magnetis warning

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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A/T: Automatic Transaxle
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5
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7
8
X1000rpm
PRND
RESET MODE
BRAKE
CRUISE
TRIPAB
ODO
km/h
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140
160
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240
km/hmph
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MMSA4059A
Warning and
indicator lights
Tachometer
Engine temperature gauge
Turn signal
indicators
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Warning and
indicator lights
A/T range indicator(For A/T only)
Odometer/Tripmeter
Tripmeter mode button
Tripmeter reset button
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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-20GAUGESSPEEDOMETERThe speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the vehicle.ODOMETER/TRIPMETERYou can choose the odometer, tripmeter
A and tripmeter B by pressing the mode
selection button.ODOMETERThe odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.TRIPMETERTRIP A: Tripmeter A
TRIP B: Tripmeter B
The tripmeter indicates the distance of
individual trips selected by the driver.
Tripmeter A and B can be reset to zero
by pressing the reset button for one
second or more, and then releasing.
TACHOMETERThe tachometer indicates the approximate
number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct
shift points and prevent lugging the
engine and/or over-revving it.
The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and will
not affect the accuracy of the tachometer
once the engine is running.
FUEL GAUGEThe fuel gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity: 65L (17 us gal.)
The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low
fuel warning light located in the
instrument panel.
MMSA4021
MMSA4022Red Zone
✻
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine within
the tachometer’s RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.
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ENGINE TEMPERATURE
GAUGEThis gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the
normal range area toward the H position,
it indicates overheating that may damage
the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to “Overheating” in the
Index.
WARNINGS AND
INDICATORSWARNING LIGHTS/
AUDIBLE INDICATORSCHECKING OPERATIONAll the warning lights, except the brake
warning light, are checked by turning the
ignition switch ON (you do not need to
start the engine). Any light that does not
come ON should be checked by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
If the brake system warning light does
not come ON when the ignition switch is
in the START position, have the system
checked by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are OFF. If
any are still ON, this indicates a situation
that needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go OFF.
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE FLUID WARNINGPARKING BRAKE WARNINGThis light comes on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. The
warning light should go OFF when the
parking brake is released.LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
WARNINGIf the warning light remains ON when
the parking brake is released, it may
indicate that the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the warning light remains ON:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location and
carefully stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the
brake fluid level immediately and
add fluid as required.
All brake components should also be
checked immediately for fluid leaks.
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MMSA4020
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3. If leaks are found, if the warning
light remains ON, or if the brakes do
not operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. Have it towed to an
Authorized Kia Dealer for a brake
system inspection and necessary
repairs.
To check bulb operation, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition switch
is in the ON position.
IMMOBILIZER
INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)This light illuminates when the
immobilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
before starting the engine, have the
system checked by an authorized Kia
Dealer. AIR BAG WARNING This warning light will remain ON for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON. If the
system does not operate as described or
if the light comes on while the vehicle is
being driven, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for immediate assistance.
SAFETY BELT WARNINGAs a reminder to the driver and
passenger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds each
time you turn the ignition switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON or if
it is unfastened after the key is turned
ON, the safety belt warning light blinks
for approximately 6 seconds. SAFETY BELT WARNING
CHIME If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned “ON” or
if it is disconnected after the key is ON,
the safety belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 6 seconds.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING -
Brake
Warning Lights
Driving the vehicle with a
warning light ON is dangerous.
If the brake warning light
remains ON, have the brakes
checked and repaired
immediately.
AIR
BAG
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CHARGING SYSTEM
WARNING
(IF EQUIPPED)This warning light indicates a
malfunction of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location and
carefully stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine OFF, check the
generator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a
problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have an
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent locate and correct the
problem as soon as possible.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
WARNING This warning light indicates the engine
oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road
and stop.
2. With the engine OFF, check the
engine oil level. If the level is low,
add oil as required.
If the warning light remains ON after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
LOW FUEL LEVEL
WARNING This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is near empty. The warning light will
come on when the fuel level has dropped
to about 8.5 L (2.2 US gal.).
Refuel as soon as possible.
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✻
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a
loose or broken generator belt; the
engine could be damaged by over-
heating because this belt also drives
the water pump.
✻
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle when the
Engine Oil Warning Light is ON.
If the engine is not stopped as soon
as possible, severe engine damage
could result.
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KEY REMINDER WARNING
CHIMEIf the driver’s door is opened and the
ignition key is left in the ignition switch,
the key reminder warning chime will
sound. This is to remind you to remove
your keys from the ignition before you
lock the vehicle.
HEADLIGHT HIGH
BEAM INDICATORThis indicator illuminates when the
headlights are on and in the high beam
position or when the turn signal lever is
pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.DOOR AJAR WARNINGThis warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with the On
Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( )
illuminated may cause damage to
the emission control systems
which could effect driveability
and/or fuel economy.
 If the On Board Diagnostic
System Malfunction Indicator
Light ( ) begins to flash ON
and OFF, potential catalytic con-
verter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine
power. Have the On Board
Diagnostic System inspected as
soon as possible by an
Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop.
CHECK
CHECK
✻
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the
On Board Diagnostic System
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) in
the instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily. Always ensure that
the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) WARNING LIGHT
(IF EQUIPPED)This light illuminates when you start the
engine. The light will go off if the ABS
is operating normally. Also, this light
comes on if the key is turned to ON, and
then goes off in 2-3 seconds if the system
is operating normally. If this warning
light illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have the vehicle checked
by an Authorized Kia Dealer or other
competent repair shop as soon as
possible.
FRONT FOG INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)This light comes on when the fog lights
are ON.CRUISE INDICATOR
(IF EQUIPPED)The cruise indicator light in the
instrument cluster is illuminated only
when the vehicle cruising speed has been
set using the control switch. The
indicator light does not illuminate when
the main cruise control switch is
activated.TRUNK LID OPEN
WARNING LIGHT This light remains on unless the trunk lid
is completely closed.
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR LIGHTS
(IF EQUIPPED)The TCS indicator will illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
position, but should go off after 3
seconds. It means the TCS is in the
stand-by status and at the moment of the
actual operation of the TCS, the indicator
will blink.
Press the TCS switch, then the system
will be deactivated and the TCS
indicator will illuminate.
If the TCS indicator stays on in the TCS
ON mode, take your car to your
Authorized Kia Dealer and have the
system checked.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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ABS
CRUISE
TCS
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ASHTRAYSFRONT ASHTRAYTo open the ashtray press on its front
face to slide it out. To remove the
ashtray, grasp the ashtray bucket and pull
it up carefully.
REAR ASHTRAYThe rear ashtray may be opened by
pulling it out by its top edge. To remove
the ashtray to empty or clean it, lift it up
slightly and pull it all the way out.
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MMSA4048
MMSA4039
WARNING - Ashtray Use
Do not use the vehicle’s asht-
rays as waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or
matches in an ashtray with
other combustible materials
may cause a fire.
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